Fashion designer Edward Wilkerson, design director for Lafayette 148, showcased his spring collection at Neiman Marcus in late March. It was inspired by his vacation in Versailles, France. “I love everything French, the furniture and the stylish way they dress,” he said. The collection oozes with color in classic styles — ruffled skirts, sleek jackets, crisp pants and suits. His pieces are ripe for the professional woman.

Riffing on the Facebook trend, we asked Wilkerson to share 10 random things about himself.

1When I was a teenager, I saved every penny to buy a Calvin Klein black trench coat for $400 because I always wanted to work for Calvin Klein (which I eventually did). I still have it.

3 I discovered martinis at a Sean “Diddy” Combs’ party in the Hamptons (who, along with Donna Karan, is among his neighbors there). I drank six, then spent the night talking at length with Leonardo DiCaprio. I still don’t remember what I said.

4 I’m a shopaholic and probably will die poor because of it.

5 I’m sentimental, romantic and a pack rat.

6 I have found the best furniture shopping in Houston and Arizona. (During his Houston visit, he bought a sofa at Metro Retro.)

7 I love Salvation Army thrift stores. (In Houston, he bought a lightweight houndstooth coat, shirts and old movies.)

8 My favorite color is black.

9 My biggest fashion risk was buying two black Prada sneakers. I always buy two pairs of the same shoe — one to wear out and the other to kick around.

10 I talk to myself a lot. When you’re an artist your mind races all the time.